Agriculture Water Quality Specialist I

at State of Vermont in Williston, Vermont, United States

Job Description

The Agency of Agriculture is seeking an Ag Water Quality Specialists who will perform water quality inspections on farms to ensure regulatory compliance. Candidates must have environment and agricultural knowledge and be skilled in writing, mapping, and database use. SharePoint skills also a plus.

This position, Agriculture Water Quality Specialist I (Job Requisition #54958), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition. 

Level I: 54958

Level II: 55057

Level III: 55058
 

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Nathaniel.Sands@vermont.gov

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Duties are performed in both an office setting and in the field. Duties in the field may include walking along stream banks and in agricultural fields where one might encounter livestock. Field work may require carrying of heavy equipment while traversing rough terrain and bodies of water in all weather conditions. Incumbent must have private means of transportation for completion of field assignments on a timely basis. Travel statewide is required. Some work outside of regular working hours, including attendance at public meetings, may be required. Work will often be performed in a dynamic and engaging committee-style forum where strong differences of opinion may be encountered on a regular basis.